Convert 20 League to Nautical league (UK): 20 League in Nautical league (UK)
This calculator allows you to convert from League to Nautical league (UK) and in a reverse direction. To convert from League to Nautical league (UK), enter the amount of League into the first input and to convert from Nautical league (UK) to League, enter the amount of Nautical league (UK) into the second input.
20 League equal 17.368421052632 Nautical league (UK).
Every 1 League = 0.86842105263158 Nautical league (UK)
and so, 20 League = 20 multiplied by 0.86842105263158 = 17.368421052632 Nautical league (UK).
League
What does league refer to?
League is the longest unit of length in the British Imperial system. League is no longer used although it was common in Europe and Latin America. It equals 5280 yards.
Throughout history, league had several values. Romans estimated league to be equal to 1,500 paces which is nearly 5 feet. later, league was also defined to be the distance a cannon shot could be fired at menacing ships offshore.